The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, being hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has emerged as one of the most vibrant and widely followed editions in the tournament’s history. From record-breaking crowds making the atmospheres electrifying across venues, the event has showcased India’s unmatched passion for cricket. The successful hosting has not only elevated the standard of women’s cricket but also reinforced India’s reputation as the global hub of the sport.
23rd October 2025, it was one such evening that redefined women’s cricket attendance in India. 23,180 fans packed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to witness the 24th match of ongoing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, the clash between India and New Zealand. Both teams fighting for the final spot of the semifinals, the city again showed the world the love and passion for cricket.
This record-breaking figure smashed the record for the largest-ever attendance in group stage match at a Women’s World Cup match beating the 22,843 crowd at Guwahati earlier the competition where India played against Sri Lanka in the season opener, that match broke the previous milestone of 15,935 that had been established during India and Pakistan clash in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai.
The atmosphere within the stadium was charged from the opening of the gates, the crowd waving tricolors proudly supporting the Women in Blue in their home World Cup campaign. Thunderous applause swept through the stands. The excitement of the crowd also indicated how quickly the sport has expanded in terms of reach and visibility.
Ticket bookings were sold out. This rush of fandom has transformed India into the hub of women’s cricket development in 2025. It is the attendance that can be said to be the “turning point” for women’s cricket fans. For the players, the ovation was unforgettable; each run cheered, each milestone amplified by the roar of thousands supporting their idols.
The team replied with energy on the field. Opening batters Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal gave the massive crowd plenty to cheer for with a commanding 212-run partnership, powered by centuries from both. Then, Jemimah Rodrigues scored 76* off 55 balls giving fans a wonderful show. India gained a strong hold in the game as it progressed, strengthening their prospects of securing the last semi-final berth, with three teams having already reached the cut-off.
The DY Patil crowd reminded the world once again: women’s cricket has come of age, and India’s supporters are spearheading the movement. The chants, the packed stands, and the unrelenting energy reflected a nation’s growing pride in its women cricketers. Nights like these prove that women’s cricket in India is no longer just gaining ground, it’s leading the global revolution in the game’s popularity and passion.
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